Garage and workshop equipment specialist Ring has launched a new inspection head torch. The company says its new RIT1070 Zoom240 LED Rechargeable Head Torch is the ultimate hands-free tool for mechanics that need powerful light in the workshop.

This new inspection head torch emits a bright 240 lumens, giving excellent illumination when working under the vehicle or in the engine bay. It is the latest addition to the Zoom Inspection Torch range, and, as with the rest of the torches, it features an optical zoom for either a wide angle light or a focused beam.

The LED light has a high colour temperature of 6000K, which is closer to daylight, providing a comfortable working environment when in a dark workshop. The head torch is rechargeable, and features a 10.36Wh Li-poly battery, with integrated IC Protection that prevents the battery from discharge or damage from overcharging. The Zoom240 comes complete with a micro-USB charging cable, and one charge can last up to eight hours. The head torch is lightweight, comfortable and the slimline battery unit is less bulky than a torch with replaceable batteries.

Jim Gross, Garage and Workshop Product Manager at Ring, says, “Ring has been supporting the aftermarket for over 40 years, and we’ve used all this experience in creating the Zoom range, which offers a new approach to inspection lighting. As with all our workshop lighting, the Zoom240 is designed with the professional in mind. The rechargeable battery allows mechanics to use it for an entire working day, and the robust aluminium torch can withstand workshop conditions.”